Joe Pries Aviation

707_9Q-CLK_MIA_0113I_JP_small.jpg14647 viewsThe Congo 707 that has been sitting in Miami for 2 years does a short test flight in preparation for its impending departure to The Congo- at some point... (has since departed MIA for good)

DELTA_717_N935AT_ATL_1013ZF_JP_small.jpg2743 viewsI am pleased to share with you this once in a lifetime photo showcasing Delta's entire McDonnell Douglas narrow-body fleet, which includes: 717 (MD95), DC9-50, MD88, MD90. A tremendous amount of logistics and manpower went into making this photo a reality, in addition to the fact that the minute the photo shoot ended, 3 of the 4 airplanes were immediately towed to the terminal for their next flight assignments. I was honored to be invited to photograph this event, thank you Delta Air Lines!

LASCOLOMBIA_727-200F_HK-4354_1208H_JP_small.jpg1763 views

BEAVER_N5162G_LHD_0813D_JP_small.jpg1740 views

ati730plmar01.jpg1736 viewsCREW ON BOARD SURVIVED. Actual takeoff weight was 342,000lbs. 242,000lbs was the takeoff weight calculated, this is the result. Flight routing was JFK-BRU. I arrived on the site a couple of hours after the crash and PAPD/FDNY were still putting out the smoldering cargo inside. Luckily 3 crewmembers and 2 pax survived. More photos of the site to come in the future. My friend Dave Kaufman actually witnessed this aborted takeoff from the control tower, perhaps he can add more in the comments section.

uw319las.jpg1590 viewsSully must have been at the helm, not just because the main gear is resting on the Luxor but read what it says on the Luxor. Dedicated to the flight crew, pax and ATC involved in the incredible water landing on the Hudson.

APPLEVACATIONS_737-400_EI-BXK_MIA_0196_JP_small.jpg1498 viewsApple Vacations used to lease an Aer Lingus 737-400 for winter charters to the Caribbean and Mexico

Kodachrome 64 slide

1994jpcolga.jpg1445 viewsThis photo was taken inside one of American Airlines' maintenance hangars in LaGuardia. The MD80 was brought in there for post-crash investigation and as is usually done after an accident, hide it from the passengers flying into and out of the airport. When I walked inside the airplane, about half way down the fuselage I felt a hump under my feet, that is where the fuselage buckled as the airplane ran off the end of the runway (I believe it was runway 31?), coming to rest on a dike. There were no fatalities luckily. For those that know me these days, obviously I don't wear my hair like that anymore haha

aamove1.jpg1418 viewsA lot of preparation work in addition to lots of volunteer time was put into making the move across the street a reality. American Airlines, Dade County, Odebrecht Construction, T.Y. Lin Engineering all collaborated on a class-A job. The students of George T. Baker Aviation school are the very fortunate recepients of this 6 million dollar MD80 jet that will hopefully inspire students to make aviation a career!

LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTL_JFK_0513G_JP_2_small.jpg1417 views

wtctowerair702jfk.jpg1412 viewsNot a pleasant photo but one that I want people to see. Shown on the former Tower Air ramp are vehicles that were damaged on 9/11. I was in Manhattan (at the time I worked for an investment firm in Midtown) on 9/11 and my friends at the PA and JFK-ATC were working that day, a day we'll never, ever forget. May the victims rest in peace and may their families be well.

DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_136_JP_small.jpg1391 viewsSorry about the watermark it's automatically applied to every photo

aamove6.jpg1376 viewsI had the crane operator stop the crane drop at this point in order to get one final shot in the air and it had to be timed just right so the fuselage was under the traffic signal pole

BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_C-GIVC_LAX_0208B_JP_small.jpg1354 views

airchina_porschesfo.jpg1278 viewsI've spent time on many airport ramps all over the word and have seen a lot over the years, but this is definitely one of the highlights. I'm told this is the station manager's ramp car. I think the speed limit on the ramp at SFO is 20 MPH

AERLINGUS_A330-200_EI-EWR_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpg1203 views

AIRTRANSAT_A310_C-GTSY_SXM_0114M_JP_small.jpg1164 viewsDidn't expect to be photo-bombed in Saint Martin

a330cockpit21.jpg1152 viewsWhat a magical time for an aviation aficionado. Sitting jumpseat with two great guys (both ex-Sabena), watching the sun rise from the East (before blinding us as the flight crews crossing the pond regularly know all too well!), as we cross the Atlantic at flight level 410.

YEMENIA_A330-200_7O-ADP_BOM_1107_JP_small1.jpg1116 viewsThe people on the left side of the airplane were treated to a nice show of a man doing his business on the grass

B24_CLT_0512_JP_small.jpg1101 viewsAmazing timing! 16 passengers on board walking away from the airplane! I just got to the airport with Andrew (my son), I get out of the car- and this is what I see! The smoke is still there as this historical B-24 broke it's nose gear and skidded down the runway until it stopped at this location

aamove5.jpg1029 viewsThe crane took the MD80 on a left turn from the airport perimeter, over the palm trees as seen here and finally set it down in the middle of the intersection

AEROPOSTA_747-100_N747PA_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpg1025 viewsThis is a very special photo for me. Taken during my first ever trip to Miami (January 1993), and uploaded 20 years later (January 2013), this beautiful Aeroposta 747, named "Juan Trippe" (he founded Pan am in 1927) and registered N747PA flares to land on runway 9R. This 747, the second ever built, was operated by Pan Am from 1970 until Pan Am's unfortunate demise in 1991

Kodachrome 64 slide

aamove3.jpg1018 viewsFinal preparations are made just shy of 1AM as the move is about to get underway

AIRCANADA_767-300_C-FPCA_SXM_0114I_JP_small.jpg1004 viewsThere may be lower approaches than this one but this is the lowest one I've ever seen in person having been at SXM 3 times

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ORD_JFK_0111C_JP_small.jpg975 viewsTaking photos in 75 degrees is a piece of cake. It's a different animal at 10 degrees with the winds howling...

JFK_T4_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg915 viewsSomething a little different. Rather than the typical 7th floor tower photo, I made this one look like a work of art... (you need to see the big pic to appreciate it) I know the T4 folks are going to love it!

DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_215_JP_small1.jpg914 views

aamove4.jpg913 viewsThe initial move from the airport to the intersection at LeJeune Road commences!

DELTA_A350-900_N501DN_ATL_0817_13_JP_small.jpg877 viewsFirst ever arrival of U.S. registered A350-900 on U.S. soil. The A350 came straight from the factory in Toulouse France for the delivery flight. Arrival was at 130AM

ANA_747-400_JA8962_JFK_0399_JP_small2.jpg862 viewsKodachrome 64 slide

If you know runway markings, take a look at where the 747 rotated on runway 4L. I usually don't post photos with clipped tails but this one is an exception (my lens at the time was not wide enough to accommodate the entire aircraft)

aerlingus330ei-crk-eiord0604jfk.jpg851 viewsEI-CRK is being pushed back from concourse A gate 2 at terminal 4 while EI-ORD will push back from gate 4 several hours later. During summer months it's not unusual to see three Aer Lingus A330's on the ground at terminal 4 at the same time.

QANTAS_707_N707JT_JFK_0802_JP_take1_.jpg802 viewsJohn Travolta's Qantas 707 rests in NY JFK at 3AM on this rainy night in front of the old TWA terminal (now T5 jetBlue)

TWA_747-100_JFK_0197B_JP__BWMAIN_small1.jpg798 viewsTWA JFK ops as seen from JFK Tower's control cab, January 1997

Kodachrome 64 slide

air2000757cfunight.jpg797 viewsWhat an amazing place! Photo taken from my hotel room balcony. The pink house in the foreground, that house is rented out to aviation tourists from all over the world. My hotel has no air conditioning and on weekend nights especially, airplanes come in and out ALL NIGHT LONG. Patio door stays open due to heat, but then takeoff noise comes into the room and has no where to go so it goes through your head then outside again. No wonder it is only 40 Euro per night! Not sure if I'll take my wife there..

AERLINGUS_A330-300_JFK_0410jpavnet.jpg789 viewsAfter a hold on departures due to weather, Aer Lingus A330 is cleared for taxi

aamove2.jpg782 viewsThe American flag is proudly hung as preparations are underway for the move across the street. Note the specially made ramp custom-built for this move

SWISS_MD11_HB-IWB_ZRH_0802C_JP_small2.jpg753 views

SINGAPORECARGO_747-400F_9V-SFK_LAX_0716_12_JP_small.jpg743 views

EASTERN_727-200_N834EA_LGA_0191_TAKE2_JP_small.jpg734 viewsOne of my favorite photos in the collection, Eastern 727-200 flaring to land on runway 22 at LaGuardia, photographed New Year's Day 1991 in the bitter cold... Unfortunately, shortly after this photo was taken, Eastern went bankrupt.

Kodachrome 64 slide

aamove7.jpg733 viewsSet down on LeJeune Road, I asked the crew to clear out of the way for a clean shot of the airplane and its surrounding environment...

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-JFK_0105D_JP_small.jpg719 views

DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_47_JP_small.jpg718 views

AMERICAN_777-300_N726AN_LAX_1114_8_JP_small.jpg714 views

aamove10.jpg712 viewsTug is attached and ready to tow down the street before left turn into school

AERLINGUS_MD11_N272WA_JFK_0698_JP_small.jpg712 viewsWhen it comes to taking photos of airplanes, getting dirty was never and will never be an issue for me!

Kodachrome 64 slide

NORTHWEST_DC10_AMS_0802_JP_small.jpg711 views

SWISS_A330-200_HB-IQI_JFK_604_JP_small1.jpg711 views

JAL_747-400_JA8913_LAX_0209E_JP_small.jpg710 views

DELTA_747-400_N671US_LASTT3DEP_0513BC_MAIN_MAIN_small1.jpg706 viewsMay 23, 2013: Having served Pan Am and Delta dutifully for 53 years, this was the last departure ever out of terminal 3, Delta 747-400 to Tel Aviv

AERLINGUS_757-200_EI-LBR_JFK_0516_6_JP_small.jpg702 views

AERLINGUS_A330-200_EI-CRK_JFK_1202_JP_small.jpg699 views

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ORD_JFK_0111X1_JP_small.jpg696 views

MARTINAIR_MD11_PH-MCP_MIA_0113D_JP_small.jpg689 views

FLYJAMAICA_757-200_N524AT_JFK_0713B_JP_small.jpg684 views

EMIRATES_A380_A6-EDY_JFK_0115AF_JP_small.jpg680 views

DELTA_757-200_N608DA_ATL_414ZI_JP_small1~0.jpg677 viewsMy favorite shot of the 757/DC9 move to the museum photo shoot is this one as the sun was coming up early in the morning, the light conditions were just perfect and the FLY DELTA JETS sign and tower were still very much standing out

IFLCONVAIR_BWCOLOR_MIA0410.jpg647 viewsI made a significant change to this photo; I left the airplanes in color but changed everything else in the photo to black and white. I chose to do this because here is a propeller airplane from the 1940's, and behind it is an ultra-modern propeller driven airplane from the 90's, so the contrast in airplanes begs for contrast with the airplanes and their environment in this photo. I know that some of you will really love this!

DELTA_737-900_N804DN_ATL_1013E_JP_small.jpg644 viewsAs the lift was going up to photograph the 4 MD narrow bodies, I couldn't resist a grab shot of this yet-to-be-delivered 737-900 sitting in front of the berm at Tech Ops Center

707_9Q-CLK_MIA_0113K_JP_small.jpg639 views

PANAVIATION_707_N720GS_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpg636 viewsI photographed this Par Aviation 707 during my first trip to Miami in January 1993, 20 years before uploading it here on my web site in January 2013. Can't believe it has been 20 years!

Kodachrome 64 slide

SINGAPORE_A340-500_9V-SGE_LAX_0209C_JP_small1.jpg631 views

AEROSVIT_767-300_UR-VVV_JFK_0912_JP_small1.jpg627 views

airindia772lrvtalbjfk0209.jpg625 viewsThis photo goes out to my friends from Mumbai, Vishal, Vivek and Karan. When they accompanied me at times for photos in Mumbai, it was 95 degrees, for this photo it was about 5 degrees with a bone chilling windchill that made it feel like 10 below!

RAM_737-400_N248JT_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpg624 views

AIRCANADA_767-300_N587HA_ATL_1115_34_JP_small.jpg623 views

SINGAPORE_A380_9V-SKS_JFK_0115L_JP_small1.jpg619 views

AERLINGUS_A330-200_EI-DAA_JFK_1204_JP_small1.jpg615 views

aamove9.jpg614 viewsPhotographed in the middle of LeJeune Road, the American flag is folded up nicely after being proudly displayed while the MD80 was craned across the street

aamove8.jpg614 viewsAIRPORT PARKING FREE SHUTTLE 24 HOURS -We can come up with many, many interesting comments for this one my friends... -You won't see a commercial airliner on a city street very often

DELTA_757-200_N6715C_LAX_1109_JP_small1.jpg614 views

AERLINGUS_A330-200_EI-LAX_SFO_1115_2_JP_small.jpg614 views

twan93119feb01.jpg608 viewsI share this photo with a heavy heart. N93119 operated TWA flight 800, seen here on a cold February morning (registration not visible but a/c identification number 17119 seen above nosewheel door). This particular loss has always been the most painful for me, as I'm sure many of my friends at JFK and TWA would concur. May the victims of Flight 800 rest in peace...

DELTA_767-300_N130DL_LAX_1115A__8_JP_small.jpg604 views

aamove12.jpg603 viewsSitting at its final resting place at the George T. Baker Aviation school, N234AA will serve as a wonderful tool for future aircraft mechanics for many years to come!

ANA_737-800_JA62AN_CTS_0117_26_JP_small.jpg603 views

DELTA_737-700_N303DQ_SXM_0114O_JP_small.jpg603 views

aamove11.jpg600 viewsThis was probably the most challenging part of the MD80 move. The right main gear had to ride on the center median in order for the already shortened wings to clear both sides of the street. At this point, the MD80 would be tugged to the left to it's final resting place

AIRPLUS_A310_EC-GMU_JFK_0704_JP_small1.jpg580 views3 long gone airplanes/airlines at Terminal 4 JFK on the A concourse- Air Plus A310, North American 757, Air India 747-400

CONTINENTAL_737-700_EWR_0801_TAKE1_JP_small.jpg580 viewsOne of the special photos in the collection. I am in the old EWR tower catwalk on a brilliant Sunday afternoon photographing, about 3 weeks before the attacks of 9/11.... Look at those beautiful towers standing tall and proud in this picture. God bless all the victims and families

LAGUARDIA_LGA_0307.jpg578 viewsOverview of LaGuardia Airport

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-EAV_JFK_0409_JP_small.jpg577 viewsAbout 630pm and JFK is at its peak. Aer Lingus A330 taxiing on tway Hotel. Also seen is British 747, Egypt 777, Virgin American A320, Jetblue A320, Alitalia 767, Air Berlin A330, American 737, Mexicana A318, LOT 767 and finally Austrian 777

klm744phbfflax0209.jpg576 viewsThe sun was just about to go past the horizon for this winter evening shot.

AMERICAN_USAIRWAYS_GYR_1115_1_JP_small.jpg573 views

AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_JFK_0307ZJ_JP_small.jpg572 views

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HAWAIIAN_767-300_N588HA_LAX_0210C_JP_small.jpg569 views

AIRFRANCE_A320_F-GFKJ_GYR_1114A_JP_small.jpg565 views

CHINAEASTERN_777-300_B-2001_LAX_1115E_JP_small.jpg564 views

fraspotters.jpg562 viewsIn many European airports, aviation photographers are very welcome and are provided a great spot from where to safely photograph (free of charge). The people in this photo are from various countries in Europe, not just Germany. Note that there are more people behind me and to the right that are not visible. There were probably around 90 people there at the time

DELTA_757-200_N608DA_ATL_414_AAZZZJ_JP_BWMAIN_small1.jpg561 viewsThis photo is very special. The 757 makes one final stop at Woolman Place (note the green sign. C.E. Woolman was the founder of Delta) before proceeding to rest for its remaining years in the museum. Seen on the left is the DC9-50, which has already made the street crossing

baconc_dec90.jpg559 viewsBA Concorde performs its daily departure to London Heathrow from runway 31L. Seen in the background are the old tower and the new tower under construction -Kodachrome 64 slide

ICELANDAIR_757-200_TF-FIU_EWR_0515BS_JP_small2.jpg557 views

ICELANDAIR_757-200_TF-FIU_EWR_0515BP_JP_small.jpg557 viewsJust a test shot of this beautiful 757 as I fine tune the light settings I need to get the in-focus shot

AMERICAN_757-200_MIA_0104B_JP_small1.jpg557 views

AEROGAL_737-200_HC-CFR_UIO_1208E_JP_small.jpg556 views

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-DUZ_JFK_0912_JP_small.jpg554 views

DYNAMICAIRWAYS_767-300_N254MY_JFK_0516_JP_small.jpg554 views

DELTA_A350-900_N501DN_ATL_0817_156_JP_small.jpg553 views

ASDE-X_JFKTOWER_JFK_0209.jpg552 viewsThis is what controllers see (this is a portion of the entire screen at JFK tower) on ASDE-X even if operating in zero/zero visibility. This is the newest technology for ATC. Every airplane on the field's transponder is being picked up by radar and reflected on the screen. If any airport vehicles breach a runway, they will be visible on this screen. Note that areas in red reflect closed taxiways (construction/repair). At the time this photo was taken JFK was operating on the 4's and there was light snow falling (RVR4000).

AERLINGUS_A320_EI-DEH_MUC_0315_jP_small.jpg551 views

QATAR_A350_A7-ALA_FRA_0315F_JP_small.jpg543 views

SBA_767-300_YV612T_MIA_1016A_4_JP_small.jpg543 views

NASA_747_N950NA_JFK_0412G_JP_small1.jpg542 viewsNASA 747 delivers Shuttle to NY to be transported from JFK to Manhattan via barge to be placed at the Intrepid Museum

ATLASAIR_747-400F_MIA_0410n429mc.jpg541 viewsThis Atlas Air 747-400F (I believe Philippine Airlines was the previous operator) sits at the run-up pad at MIA as the mechanics run up the engines for testing. Please note my friends that this photo was taken at night time, but with photoshop I was able to brighten it up to where the sky is brighter, but you can see all the beautiful stars as seen only at night (isn't technology lovely?)

n53116dec94.jpg535 viewsIt's hard to tell until you see the large photo. I watched this TWA 747 land 31R, turned left taxiway Victor and all of a sudden it tipped on its left side. At first I had to take another look because I could not believe what just happened! Apparently the left main gear collapsed. Better on taxiway off the runway than when making contact on landing that's for sure!

DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416__17_JP_small.jpg535 viewsThis is a very special 747. It is the first 747-400 off the production line, delivered to Northwest Airlines April 29, 1988. April 29th 2016 is the last night the airplane would ever spend on an airport ramp, the next morning it was moved over to the museum across the street

Sorry about the watermark it is automatically applied to every photo in that spot

AEROFLOT_777-200_VP-BAU_MUC_0305_JP_small2.jpg535 views

ANA_777-300_JA734A_NRT_0117A_JP_small.jpg535 views

NORTHWEST_747-400_N661US_0905B_jP_small.jpg533 viewsN661 is now at the Delta Museum in Atlanta as a display

EMIRATES_A380_JFK_0209Bsmall.jpg526 viewsEmirates A380 almost ready for pushback from gate A6 at Terminal 4 JFK-IAT for its nonstop flight to Dubai DXB. I cannot describe the brutal cold I felt when I took this shot, the temperature was in the single digits, but it was well worth it!

atc1002jfksamcohen.jpg515 viewsSam Kohn (now retired) works 119.1 (tower freq) on a nice VFR morning. Sam was the controller on freq when the first Concorde flew into JFK and he was also on freq when the last Concorde flew out of JFK!

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NORWEGIAN_787-8_LN-LNA_LAS_0417_3_JP_small.jpg514 views

BAHAMASAIR_737-500_C6-BFD_FLL_0113C_JP_small.jpg513 views

CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6053_JFK_0413G_JP_small.jpg513 views

AERLINGUS_757-200_EI-LBS_JFK_0714E_JP_small.jpg513 views

AVIOR_A340-300_YV3292_MIA_0217_16_JP_small.jpg512 views

HEADHOUSENIGHT1.jpg511 viewsFew would argue that Terminal 4 at JFK is one the most beautiful terminals in the world

n609kwdec97sju.jpg509 viewsWhile not the "real" Pan Am, still nice to see this Pan Am 727 operated by Carnival Airlines

ANTONOV-AIRLINES_AN225_CLT_0610jpavnet.jpg500 viewsI'm pretty sure that this is the toughest shot i've taken in my close to 25 years of photographing airplanes. The light stand in front of the airplane was so bright that it was extremely difficult to balance the tone between front and back of airplane (back being much darker than what you see in the final image).

AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_JFK_0307M_JP_small1.jpg499 views1st ever A380 to arrive in JFK. Always interesting to see the customers who initially showed interest/ordered an airplane years later to see who actually did make a purchase/s..

MRO_MIA_1008Q.jpg498 viewsThe only indication that this airplane is being prepped for Cyprus Airways is the Cyprus logo on the engine cowling. This airplane's previous owner was Spirit. Note the other Spirit A319 being prepared for new paint in the background (tail on the right)

aerlingus320EI-DEG_FRA_0909C.jpg498 viewsAer Lingus A320 powers out of FRA's rwy 7R on the way back to Dublin

CONGO_707_9Q-CLK_JFK_0914I_JP_small.jpg495 views

QATAR_747-8_A7-HHE_JFK_0916_2_JP_small1.jpg494 views

ual_sq_jplax.jpg493 viewsTypical LAX scene, United 747-400 on final approach for 25L while Singapore 747-400 is not far behind, heading for the north side of the field's runway 24R

CHINAAIRILNESCARGO_747-200F_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpg479 viewsEven at 18, I was smitten with the "bug"

Ektachrome 100 slide

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ELA_JFK_0912B_JP_small.jpg479 views

AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ORD_JFK_0111E_JP_small2.jpg479 views

AIRAFRIQUE_DC8_TU-TCP_0802G_JP_small1.jpg479 views

lan763cc-cbj0203.jpg476 viewsTypical February evening at JFK. Shown is concourse B, Terminal 4 JFK-IAT. Note the Ghana DC10 all the way out on the hardstand

DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_286_JP_small.jpg476 views

AMERICAN_757-200_N687AA_MIA_0116_JP_small.jpg476 views

n93107mar97.jpg475 viewsThis one goes out to my good friend Jon Proctor who gave TWA over 30 years of fine service in addition to all the other folks that served this wonderful airline! Long live TWA!

Kodachrome 64 slide

AMERICAN_A321_N126AN_LAX_1115_JP_small.jpg474 views

AMERICAN_MID80_N234AA_0510_57_JP_small.jpg473 viewsAmerican MD80 dropped by the crane on Le Jeune Road just west of Miami International Airport before being tugged over to George T. Baker Aviation school across the street

RAM__747_787_1990_2015_JP_small.jpg469 viewsRoyal Air Maroc 747-200 touches down on runway 31R at JFK 1990. Royal Air Maroc 787-8 touches down on runway 31R at JFK 25 years later- 2015

AEROPOSTAL_727_N79749_MIA_0106_JP_small.jpg469 views

tameemb170uiodec08.jpg468 viewsPhotographed on Avenida Orellana, a few blocks from the airport, TAME Embraer 170 crosses over the I love Miami sign on final approach to UIO. Note on bottom left is my good friend Dave Hartman who I was in Quito with for a few fine days of photography and a lot of good cheap food and beer!

aerlingusA330-300EI-ORDJFK0111.jpg467 viewsAs you can see, Aer Lingus really made an effort to depart JFK on this snowy night, but the snow was coming down too fast and it had to return to the terminal as the FAA/airport ops shut the airport down until the following morning